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Deputies arrest East Palo Alto man found with multiple items stolen from vehicles

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Bay City News Service

Deputies arrested an East Palo Alto man late Saturday night in San Carlos after finding him in possession of multiple stolen items, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.

Around 11:30 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a person searching through a vehicle in the 900 block of Rosewood Avenue, sheriff's officials said.

Garry Darnell. Courtesy of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.

After checking the area, deputies were able to locate a man matching the description given by the victim. The man initially tried to evade deputies, but he was detained, according to the sheriff's office.

During the investigation, deputies discovered the man was in possession of numerous stolen items, which deputies believe he took from vehicles in the area.

The man, identified as Garry Darnell, 30, was arrested on suspicion of theft, vehicle burglary, possession of stolen property, as well as violating parole, sheriff's officials said.

The sheriff's office still has multiple items that have not been claimed. Anyone who believes their vehicle may have been burglarized Saturday

night is asked to contact the sheriff's office at 650-363-4911.

Additionally, the sheriff's office is reminding residents to make sure their vehicles are locked and to avoid leaving any valuables inside.